How far is Reading, PA, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Reading (Reading Regional Airport) is 928 miles / 1493 kilometers / 806 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Reading (RDG) is 1039 miles / 1672 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 14 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Reading Regional Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Reading
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Reading. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 927.636 miles
- 1492.885 kilometers
- 806.093 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.
Haversine formula- 925.292 miles
- 1489.113 kilometers
- 804.057 nautical miles
The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).
How long does it take to fly from Des Moines to Reading?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Reading Regional Airport is 2 hours and 15 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Reading?
The time difference between Des Moines and Reading is 1 hour. Reading is 1 hour ahead of Des Moines.
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Reading Regional Airport (RDG)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Reading generates about 146 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 146 kilograms equals 321 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Des Moines to Reading
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Reading Regional Airport (RDG).
Airport information
| Origin | Des Moines International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Des Moines, IA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DSM |
| ICAO Code: | KDSM |
| Coordinates: | 41°32′2″N, 93°39′47″W |
| Destination | Reading Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Reading, PA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | RDG |
| ICAO Code: | KRDG |
| Coordinates: | 40°22′42″N, 75°57′54″W |